The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment (ADAPT) program helps Airmen and their families with substance abuse-related issues.
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The purpose of a Flying Evaluation Board, or FEB, is to examine a rated officer's professional qualification for aviation service, evaluate potential for future rated duties, and make recommendations to higher authorities.
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In so many ways, the military community is a different beast. We have our own lingo. Our own unique challenges. Our own justice system. We rely on established, consistent systems to manage life's curveballs.
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The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA) recognizes the right of state courts to distribute military retired pay to a spouse or former spouse and provides a method of enforcing these orders through the Department of Defense.
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Members of reserve components are subject to the UCMJ, but only when actually performing reserve duty.
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SGLI is a program that provides term life insurance coverage to eligible service members. If eligible, you are automatically issued the maximum SGLI coverage. Coverage is available in $50,000 increments up to the maximum of $400,000.
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The Uniform Code of Military Justice is a federal law and the basis of our military justice system. It outlines what conduct is criminal, establishes the various types of courts, and sets forth the procedures to be followed in the administration of military justice.
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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), is a federal law that permits public access to federal executive agency information. The intent of the Act is to “ensure an informed citizenry.”
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Rules of engagement exist to provide guidance to US forces regarding the use of force during military operations and routine functions.
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The Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) is the law of war. It refers to US and international laws that bind US forces in the conduct of armed hostilities. LOAC exists to protect combatants and noncombatants from unnecessary suffering.
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Department of Defense policy seeks to remove the stigma associated with military members seeking and receiving mental health services.
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A line of duty determination, or LOD, is used to establish whether a military member’s illness, injury, disease or death is duty-related, thus entitling the member to certain benefits.
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The Posse Comitatus Act prohibits the direct involvement of active duty forces in assisting civilian law enforcement officials in enforcing civilian laws, except when authorized by the U.S. Constitution or another federal statute.
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The U.S. armed forces has personnel, supplies and equipment that may be used in the event of an emergency, such as a flood, hurricane, or riot.
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The ABA provides online legal information and resources for military families through Operation Home Front (www.ABAHomeFront.org).
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When initiating a legal action against a military member, you must formally "serve" the member. Finding the member is often difficult.
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Military members are required to manage their financial affairs and timely pay debts.
Only civil authorities can enforce payment of private debts. Creditors and debt collectors are not entitled to command assistance in collecting a debt.
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The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA, is a law that protects military members by postponing or suspending certain civil obligations.
The law specifically protects active duty military members and those Reserve Component members serving on active duty on Title 10 orders.
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The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) prohibits discrimination and acts of reprisal against members who serve in the uniformed services.
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It is the policy of the Department of Defense to conduct all of its affairs in a manner free from discrimination and to provide equal opportunity and treatment for all members without regard to their color, race, religion, national origin, sex, or age.
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